Update: Carmike theaters in Tyler and Longview are back open as of this afternoon, following a bomb threat to the corporate headquarters in Columbus, Georgia.
Investigators say a phone call left at the corporate offices late Thursday indicated a bomb threat, but did not specify which theater. That caused all Carmike theaters to be shut down Friday morning, while authorities secured and investigated the area.
The Carmike theater off South Broadway in Tyler re-opened at 1:45 p.m. after Fire Department officials gave the all clear. Up until that point, many moviegoers were turned away from the blocked off area.
Tyler police and fire officials are working with the FBI on the investigation, which is ongoing.
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UPDATE: EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Officials in several areas of the country are investigating after a bomb threat saying numerous bombs were planted across the country was called in to the headquarters of Carmike Cinemas movie chain.
Don Martin with the Tyler police says they are monitor the situation along with Tyler fire Department.
TYLER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Tyler fire officials today were conducting a search of the Carmike Cinemas on South Broadway.
Don Martin, police spokesman, said a bomb threat was called in to Carmike's corporate headquarters.
As a precaution, Tyler fire officials were conducting a search, Martin said. There was no indication of any device present.
